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Coronavirus scare: Iran accuses US of 'economic terrorism,' urges sanctions
The foreign minister said sanctions have made difficult for the country to export oil and impossible to import medicine and medical equipment, including to identify and treat coronavirus patients
 "Coronavirus scare: Iran accuses US of 'economic terrorism,' urges sanctions")
Multiple rockets strike near US embassy in Baghdad, no casualties reported
The assault sent warning sirens blaring across the high-security diplomatic compound but it was unclear exactly what was hit and how many rockets made impact
 "Multiple rockets strike near US embassy in Baghdad, no casualties reported")
Rocket hits north Iraq base hosting US troops, no casualties: Report
It was the first attack on the K1 base since December 27, when a volley of around 30 rockets killed a US contractor there
 "Rocket hits north Iraq base hosting US troops, no casualties: Report")
US to extend waiver for Iraq to import Iranian energy: Iraqi officials
Washington has repeatedly extended the exemption for Baghdad to use crucial Iranian energy supplies for its power grid, for periods of 90 or 120 days
 "US to extend waiver for Iraq to import Iranian energy: Iraqi officials")
Iran to launch 'Zafar' satellite; US says programme linked to missiles
Trump said the nuclear deal did not go far enough and did not include restrictions on Tehran's missile program
 "Iran to launch 'Zafar' satellite; US says programme linked to missiles")
US-Iran tensions, coronavirus to pull down rice exports by 20%: Report
Export of rice especially basmati, to Iran, valued at $1.5 billion in 2018-19 financial year, continue to weather uncertainty following US sanctions on its crude oil last year
 "US-Iran tensions, coronavirus to pull down rice exports by 20%: Report")
By killing Soleimani, US stopped his 'evil reign of terror': Trump in SOTU
Iranian major general Soleimani was killed last month in a US drone strike in the Iraqi capital Baghdad ordered by Trump, bringing the entire Gulf region close to a full-blown conflict
 "By killing Soleimani, US stopped his 'evil reign of terror': Trump in SOTU")
FPIs remain net buyers in January despite heightened geopolitical tensions
Positive developments on US-China trade deal front led to renewed buying interest by the FPIs
 "FPIs remain net buyers in January despite heightened geopolitical tensions")
Iran's foreign minister cancels Davos trip amid dispute over nuclear treaty
The summit in the Swiss resort also comes after Iran earlier this month shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane, killing all 176 people on board.
 "Iran's foreign minister cancels Davos trip amid dispute over nuclear treaty")
Iran threatens to pull out of nuclear treaty if Europe dispute reaches UNSC
Iran has accused the three EU member states of inaction over sanctions the United States reimposed on it after unilaterally withdrawing from the landmark accord in 2018.
 "Iran threatens to pull out of nuclear treaty if Europe dispute reaches UNSC")
Iran threatens nuclear non-cooperation with IAEA if European pressure rises
Since May 2019, Iran has progressively scaled back some commitments under the agreement in response to the US sanctions and Europe's inability to circumvent them.
 "Iran threatens nuclear non-cooperation with IAEA if European pressure rises")
Trump warns Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to be 'careful with his words'
"Their economy is crashing, and their people are suffering. He should be very careful with his words!" Trump tweeted
 "Trump warns Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to be 'careful with his words'")
Iran sending black boxes of downed plane to Ukraine, says news agency
Iranian authorities prepared for experts from France, Canada and the United States to examine the data from boxes.
 "Iran sending black boxes of downed plane to Ukraine, says news agency")
China and the US push in West Asia
Beijing's expanding footprint in this oil-rich region has set the stage for a competition with Washington
US has re-established deterrence but it's not everlasting: Pompeo on Iran
So what did we do? We put together a campaign of diplomatic isolation, economic pressure, and military deterrence
Trump is a 'clown' who will betray Iranians: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
He said the 'cowardly' killing of Soleimani had taken out the most effective commander in the battle against the Islamic State group
 "Trump is a 'clown' who will betray Iranians: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei")
US prepares for cyber threats from Iran as military clash fears recede
The simmering tensions since the US drone attack that killed Qasem Soleimani, who was by some measures the second most influential person in Iran, make it likely that Iran will seek retaliation
 "US prepares for cyber threats from Iran as military clash fears recede")
Major threat to oil supplies seems to have receded: IEA on US-Iran tensions
The IEA's forecasts see faster growth in demand for oil this year thanks to expectations that global growth will pick up as trade tensions diminish.
 "Major threat to oil supplies seems to have receded: IEA on US-Iran tensions")
Jaishankar holds talks with Iran's Javad Zarif amid frayed US-Tehran ties
In the meeting over breakfast, Zarif apprised Jaishankar about the overall situation and Tehran's position over it
 "Jaishankar holds talks with Iran's Javad Zarif amid frayed US-Tehran ties")
India can play a role in de-escalating tensions in Gulf: Javad Zarif
Soleimani, the head of Iran's elite al-Quds force, was killed when a US drone fired missiles on his convoy in Iraq on January 3
 "India can play a role in de-escalating tensions in Gulf: Javad Zarif")
